Candace’s Cause 5K
- Date Sat 16th May 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Louisville, Kentucky
- Price Free - $27.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an inspiring and impactful day at the "Candace's Cause 5K" on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the picturesque Cherokee Park in Louisville, Jefferson. This vibrant event invites participants of all ages to walk or run a scenic 5K course while raising awareness and funds for a crucial cause: finding a cure for DIPG, a rare and aggressive pediatric brain tumor that affects many children in our community.
Kick off your morning with packet pickup from 8 to 9 AM, followed by the exhilarating race starting at 9 AM EDT. Runners will embark on their journey from the rugby field at the water fountain, taking in the beauty of Cherokee Park along the way. Registration is just $25, and those who sign up by May 1 will secure a free race-day t-shirt! Join us for a day filled with camaraderie and purpose, and don't miss the chance to celebrate the top finishers with special awards. Mark your calendars for this meaningful event and be part of the fight against DIPG!
Kick off your morning with packet pickup from 8 to 9 AM, followed by the exhilarating race starting at 9 AM EDT. Runners will embark on their journey from the rugby field at the water fountain, taking in the beauty of Cherokee Park along the way. Registration is just $25, and those who sign up by May 1 will secure a free race-day t-shirt! Join us for a day filled with camaraderie and purpose, and don't miss the chance to celebrate the top finishers with special awards. Mark your calendars for this meaningful event and be part of the fight against DIPG!
Organiser's Description
Beautiful Cherokee Park in Louisville will once again host the "Candace's Cause 5K". Enjoy the park's many landmarks and points of interest, all the while walking and/or running to support a worthwhile organization dedicated to finding a cure for DIPG - a rare form of pediatric brain tumor that has affected so many of our kids in this region.
This year's race is being ran on DIPG Awareness Day throughout the Commonwealth.
PACKET PICKUP
Packet Pickup will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 8 to 9 am at Cherokee Park.
RACE INFORMATION
The run will begin at 9 am EDT at Cherokee Park. The start and finish are at the water fountain at the rugby field on the Scenic loop near Baringer Hill Path.
REGISTRATION
Registration is $25 per runner. Runners who register through May 1, 2026, will receive a free race-day t-shirt. _(Due to t-shirt printing deadlines, shirts cannot be guaranteed after the 5/1/26 date) _Online registration will remain open until the 9 am start time of the event. Registering on your phone is quick and easy. Cash registrations will also be taken on race day.
AWARDS
Top Three Male & Female finishers will receive special awards.
WATER STOPS & AID STATION
We will offer a water/ hydration station about 1.5 miles into the loop.
This year's race is being ran on DIPG Awareness Day throughout the Commonwealth.
PACKET PICKUP
Packet Pickup will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 8 to 9 am at Cherokee Park.
RACE INFORMATION
The run will begin at 9 am EDT at Cherokee Park. The start and finish are at the water fountain at the rugby field on the Scenic loop near Baringer Hill Path.
REGISTRATION
Registration is $25 per runner. Runners who register through May 1, 2026, will receive a free race-day t-shirt. _(Due to t-shirt printing deadlines, shirts cannot be guaranteed after the 5/1/26 date) _Online registration will remain open until the 9 am start time of the event. Registering on your phone is quick and easy. Cash registrations will also be taken on race day.
AWARDS
Top Three Male & Female finishers will receive special awards.
WATER STOPS & AID STATION
We will offer a water/ hydration station about 1.5 miles into the loop.
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Cherokee Park, 745 Cochran Hill Rd, Louisville, 40206, KY, United States
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